What kinda park? There’s rothiemurchus site, totally surrounded by the rothiemurchus forest, it’s like a huge park! And the site itself is lovely , tent area runn8ng by a wee river if I recall. Lots of outdoorsy stuff round about if that’s the kinda park you like.
There is also glenmore 8 miles outside aviemore, it’s good too, close by outdoor centre and direct access to the beach at Loch morlich. Cairngorm right there too.
Not really play park country because the woods & loch shores are a natural playground. I don't remember one at the 3 sites I've stayed at (Glenmore, Dalraddy, High Range; we can't stay at Rothiemurchas because we have a dog).
For maximum access to nature, go to Glenmore or Rothiemurchas.
If you want to watch your children play on swings, but still be in the Highlands, hava a look at Blair Castle & other sites around Pitlochry like Faskally.
Just an aside...Fiona, we have stayed at rothiemurchus with our 2 dogs in early December I think. Had a really good enclosed off lead area for them too. Aren’t they allowed now?
I too a bit confused with this - friends with motor-home staying at Rothiemurchus next month with dog. Thought it was only the tent camping area where no dogs allowed?
OP, agree with others, this is not a play park with swings and slides area - there's so much to do available in the natural surroundings, even for little ones. All our main holidays when I was a kid were at Glenmore. Started from sandcastles on the beach through building dams with other kids at the age of four to getting to the top of the Cairngorm at 5 under my own steam - no road, ski-lift or funicular then.
Unless you have specific reasons (which I understand you may have but might not wish to post) for wanting a play park in such a natural playground, be a little bit adventurous.
Landmark is good, even for little kids.
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We looked at staying at Rothiemurchus when we had a campervan - dogs ARE allowed in the campervan/motorhome area, but not in the camping area.
A pity, as we are now under canvas, and I would like to stay there.
Regarding the OP - go for Glenmore; the beach on the shores of Loch Morlich is stunning, and just a short wander through trees away from the campsite. The kids will love it!
Thanks to several of you for the Rothiemurchas clarification. I knew either the tent site or the MH site was "no dogs" - no idea why the estate has 2 different policies.
I never got the answer either, Fiona W when we last wanted to stay in a tent, but had a dog - went for Loch Morlich, although not awfy happy with location of pitch the last twice. Basic tenters don't bring in enough dosh!
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